A welcome boost for Glasgow’s active travel revolution
Glasgow City Council has shared its planned designs for a series of prominent road junctions across the west end as part of an initiative to boost active travel. The online consultation shares developed designs for Yorkhill and Kelvingrove, specifically Kelvinhaugh Street, Derby Street, Parkgrove Terrace and Kelvingrove Street, says Urban Realm. They show how upgraded pavements, step-free […]
Essential surfacing repair works announced for A55 in Wales
Work to carry out essential carriageway repairs to a section of the A55 eastbound carriageway between J14 Madryn Interchange and J15 Llanfairfechan in north Wales will commence on Friday for three nights. Traffic Wales say that the work will be carried out overnight between the hours of 20:00 – 06:00 under a full eastbound carriageway […]
National Infrastructure Commission approves Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order
The government has announced that a Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing project has been approved by the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP. Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, said: “Improving connectivity is vital to the government’s mission of sustainable, long term economic growth. This green light […]
Get tough on the cause of potholes: RSTA gets to the root of the problem
The only way to drive down the cost of vehicle repairs for the public is to stop potholes forming in the first place, according to the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA). The association is responding to the Government’s announcement that local authorities will have to now produce annual progress reports and prove public confidence in […]
Transport Secretary announces near-£5 billion National Highways investment
Local highway authorities will receive £500 million to fix potholes and £4.8 billion investment for National Highways to keep the strategic road network working. Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP announced two key measures to boost funding for transport as part of the government’s commitment to renew national infrastructure, improve England’s road network […]
West Yorkshire Mayor helps launch trailblazing bus industry group for Northern England
The Mayor of West Yorkshire and a trailblazer for women in public transport were among those oresent to mark the beginning of a new Northern region for Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC), an industry group promoting inclusion, diversity, and opportunity within the bus, coach, and community transport industry. Mayor Tracy Brabin joined guests at […]
AIA comments on DfT highway maintenance funding for local roads
David Giles, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, has issued a response to this week’s announcement of DfT\s highway maintenance funding paclage. “Government commitments to local roads spending is welcome, but short-term cash injections, evenwith greater accountability and strings attached, are not likely to improve conditions,” says Giles. “Decades of underfunding now means that the […]
Drinks on the terrace: ITS UK announces June Parliamentary Reception
ITS UK’s annual Parliamentary Reception is back, taking place on Tuesday 17 June 2025 in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, from 2 to 5pm. With an Integrated National Transport Strategy and Road Safety Strategy in the pipeline, various new bills and legislation regarding the bus and rail sector, and a Spending Review ongoing, the Reception will be the […]
Calling highways suppliers in Kent…
M Group Highways are on the lookout for supply chain partners to collaborate with them on highways operations. Focusing on suppliers in Kent and the surrounding area, M Group want to hear from companies or organisations working in: • Social value• Carbon reduction or green tech• Right first time• Value for money• Innovation• Collaborative working […]
Swinney: Councils have enough money to fix potholes
First Minister John Swinney has insisted Scottish councils are “adequately” funded to fix potholes. His comments came after the UK government announced an extra £500m for road maintenance in England. Swinney said his administration was providing an additional £1bn in funding for councils in the 2025-26 budget. Drivers from Glasgow to Cape Wrath in the Highlands have protested about potholes last […]